Clinical Trial: Cognitive, Affective, and Motor Effects of Tangotherapy in Parkinson's Disease
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Parkinson Disease
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Cognitive, Affective, and Motor Effects of Tangotherapy in Parkinson's Disease
Brief Summary:
Neuroscientific research has shown a close relationship between physical fitness and cognition, showing a positive effect of physical activity (e.g., aerobic activity) on the maintenance of psycho-cognitive well-being in the elderly.In particular, dancing seems to be very effective, as it involves both motor and multisensory aspects (touch, sight, hearing, proprioception), stimulating memory, motor learning and social interaction.In fact, dance increases sensory-motor skills and cognitive performance in the…
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